Provided a full range of operational logistical support across the country and overseas; the work included providing operational logistical support and managing the overall logistic processes in support – more... of Special Operation' mission objectives; leveraging existing networks and expanding others; anticipating mission needs and operational requirements and offering alternatives and advice; and evaluating, redesigning and implementing logistics processes for mission support; Instructed and trained Army personnel in logistics operations. – less

Enjoyed the traveling and what the military opened as far as life culture, experience and people it allowed me to meet. Great organization to learn leadership skills and management along with problem solving skills. Enjoyed the camaraderie and personal development.

The US Army is great experience. On a typical day I had many different tasks. i have learn so many things about myself and others. It was really an eye opener on how dependable and driven I am. There – more... was always a challenge and i am grateful to have experienced them. I enjoyed meeting new people form all cultures and backgrounds. the hardest part of my job was leaving family behind on missions. The most enjoyable part of it was to travel many place within the time that I was apart of it. – less

Pros: Family environment, wealth of knowledge and procedures performed.

Cons: Hours

As a medic in the US Army you will do far more than a civilian counterpart. With a focus on physical health and a wide variety of tasks in a typical day, it is never dull. While the tasks performed in – more... this job are far too numerous to list, they span from simple IV starts to venous cut downs to surgical airways. The people I worked with here didn't make me feel like a family, they were my family. – less

Everyday was a little different. I did security checks of arms room, I also did personnel security clearances.I learned how to conduct clearances, how to move sensitive material.I learned to manage my time, and personnel while still getting the job done.

The days are long and the nights short but it was worth every min of it. One of the biggest skills I took from the army is time management. The people you work with is not only co-workers but more like – more... brothers and sisters. Another great thing is every time I was moved to another unit, I was always took right in and welcomed to the unit. Never feeling like the new kid. The hardest part of the job is gaining very close friends then leaving to a new duty station. I very much enjoyed traveling the world and going new places. – less

Cons: Irregular schedule, high risk of loss of life/limb/eyesight, separation from family is a regular occurrence whether deployment-related or otherwise

Officers are placed in positions of authority based on rank, with career progression timelines taking priority over their merits and skills. This often leaves organisations with inexperienced leadership – more... being propped up by the experienced managers (Warrant and Non-commissioned Officers) under their command. Job placement is based on an aptitude test and preference statement with no assessment of a person's interpersonal or physical skills.

The opportunity to travel is there, but is limited by manning cycles and open positions based on rank or title. Some assignments, voluntary or otherwise, will separate you from your family. You are at the mercy of the leadership described above in seeking compensation for the lost time. – less

Life is in the military is challenging because of the constant deployments and time away from the family. It can be hard on a family to include the kids that need the love and constant support of both – more... parents. The military does a good job of making the families involved in being a community when there are deployments. The individual job as a Senior Intelligence Analyst and Supply/Logistics Manager (previously) have been enjoyable and something that I would like to continue working with in the future as a civilian. – less

Team cohesion played a big part of being in the military. Ive learned to work as one small part to a big solution. The hardest part about the military in general is being away from family members for long periods of time.